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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Merlin and his troops have a clash with 20 men?

2. Who helped Uther win against Octa?

3. Merlin is believed to be not human, but of __________.

4. Who is the fierce Saxon warrior?

5. Who does NOT go to Tintagel in disguise?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Merlin realize about the falling walls?

2. Where does Merlin stop on his way to Caerleon?

3. Who does Merlin begin to have a crush on?

4. Who does Merlin disguise himself as?

5. What happens in the battle between Merlin and Brithael?

6. Why was Killare thought of as a holy place?

7. What does Merlin reveal to the dying Cadal?

8. What does Merlin realize as he is sitting watching the battle at Maesbeli?

9. What news does the real Brithael give to the Lady Ygraine?

10. What does Lady Niniane say about the parentage of Merlin?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The images of the dragons are common in this story. They offer signs, omens, and information to those who are looking for them or who are knowledgeable about their meaning.

Part 1 - Give three examples of dragon symbols in this story.

Part 2 - Describe the significance of each of the dragon symbols you've chosen.

Part 3 - What are your thoughts as to the relevance of the dragon as a major symbol. What does the dragon stand for?

Essay Topic 2

Merlin may be intelligent, but he is also a survivor. He is willing to fight for his life, as needed.

Part 1 - Describe the times in which Merlin has battled the elements. What did he do to keep himself safe and sound?

Part 2 - How does the environment affect the actions of Merlin? What do the elements cause him to do?

Part 3 - When Merlin is freezing outside of the town in Book Two, what does he do to survive?

Essay Topic 3

The idea of the sight in this story is another recurrent idea. Some characters have the sight, but not everyone chooses to use it as others do.

Part 1 - List as many characters as you can that have the gift of the sight at any point in the novel.

Part 2 - What does the sight allow these characters to do?

Part 3 - What is the significance of the sight? What does it mean in a larger sense? What does it create for the novel?

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